Drug testing has long been a fixture in workplace safety and risk management programs. However, the rising tide of marijuana legalization across U.S. states has left many employers reevaluating policies and procedures that once seemed straightforward. For HR leaders and talent managers, the challenge is twofold: protect the workplace while honoring the evolving legal rights […]
HR background screening has evolved beyond a one-time compliance checkbox; it’s now a dynamic tool for risk management, brand protection, and building trust. William Tincup, President and Editor-at-Large of Recruiting Daily, has been at the forefront of this transformation. With a background in marketing and deep roots in talent acquisition, Tincup brings a uniquely strategic […]
What does espionage have to do with employment screening? According to Carmen Amato, a retired CIA intelligence officer turned award-winning author, plenty. With over 30 years of experience uncovering deception and assessing threats, Carmen’s lessons are increasingly relevant to HR professionals navigating today’s high-stakes hiring environment. The insights she shared on this week’s episode of […]
Screening candidates before hiring is essential, but responsible workforce management doesn’t end with onboarding. Employers today must anticipate and manage risks that can arise during the full course of employment. That’s why many organizations are adopting continuous criminal monitoring as a best practice and why S2Verify proudly offers Continuous Watch™ as part of our commitment […]
HR leaders need to develop a comprehensive, strategic background screening program to reduce hiring risk and partner with a leading professional background check service that can help them do just that. Keep reading to find out how.
All it takes is a quick audit, the right partner, and some updates to your overall background screening operations to shorten hiring cycles. We show you how.
Background checks drastically reduce the risk of making a bad hire—hires which can, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, cost a company up to 30% of the employee’s first-year earnings or, in some cases, billions of dollars in expensive negligent hiring lawsuits.
Check out these examples of red flags that come up during background checks, what that information is communicating to hiring managers about a potential employee, and how that data helps employers make better hiring decisions.
Discover why comprehensive background screening is vital for your organization. Mitigate risks, ensure quality hires, and make informed decisions with our expert insights and solutions. Learn more today.
Discover how companies conduct pre-employment background screening to reduce hiring risks and spot potential threats during the hiring process. Stay informed about key regulations, governing bodies, and real-life examples of companies that failed to comply.
